US, Philippines discuss Chinese ‘swarming’ in South China Sea
Manila says Chinese ‘maritime militia’ vessels now scattered in an even wider area within the…
Relief tinged with scepticism – Asia is hungry for reassurance from Joe Biden
“W E ARE ALL heaving a sigh of relief,” says a South-East Asian diplomat, about…
South Korean Director Kim Ki-Duk Passes Away; Here’s A Look At Some Of His Best Movies
Korean director Kim Ki Duk, who was one of the best-known directors of the Korean…
5 Predictions for Beijing’s Assault on Internet Freedom in 2021
China has long been home to the world’s most sophisticated system of internet controls. Indeed,…
Understanding Vietnam’s Military Modernization Efforts
Between 2003 and 2018, Vietnam’s military expenditure increased by some 687 percent. However, the figure…
Before Trump, South Korean Conservatives Also Claimed a ‘Stolen’ Election
For Korea watchers, U.S. President Donald Trump’s narrative that Democrats, backed by foreign powers, have…
“We Are the Destiny You Cannot Avoid”: Thailand’s Prospects for Political Change
In his speech to the protesters occupying the streets around Government House in Bangkok on…
What Does a Biden Presidency Mean to Hong Kong’s Democratic Movement?
The world is now imagining a Joe Biden presidency. While this victory brings optimism to…
Did China Join COVAX to Counter or Promote Vaccine Nationalism?
On October 9, China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced that China has formally joined…
Chaguan – High-tech chickens are a case study of why self-reliance is so hard
I T TAKES AN effort—a small hardening of the heart—to see day-old Jinghai Poultry chicks…